New Zealand v Canada | A look ahead of the semi-final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns, six-time Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, face Canada in the semi-final in Bristol on 19 September 2025. New Zealand advanced with a convincing 46-17 win over South Africa...
Japan rips apart Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup rugby final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven players scored a try for Japan in an overwhelming 62-24 rout of Tonga on Sunday that advanced the Asian men's rugby side into the Pacific Nations Cup final. Tries by Amato Fakatava, Hayate Era,...
USA qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after victory in Denver
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after defeating Samoa 29-13 in the fifth-place play-off of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 on Sunday, 14 September, in Denver,...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, hosts three matches this weekend, as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals Series gets under way. Samoa and USA kick off what is set...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Canada beat Wallaroos to set up semi-final against New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada beat Australia 46-5 at Ashton Gate on Saturday to set up a Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final against six-time champions New Zealand. Story of the match It was an even start in Bristol as Canada's...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Australia reaction (head coach Yapp, captain Palu)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Australia captain SiokapesiPalu and head coach Jo Yapp after they were defeated 46-5 by Canada in the quarter-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday Siokapesi Palu, captain On the match:"I've...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Canada reaction (Player of the Match de Goede, head coach Rouet, captain Tessier)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments by Canada's Mastercard Player of the Match Sophie de Goede, head coach Kevin Rouet and captain Alex Tessier after they reached the Rugby World Cup semi-final with a convincing win over Australia. Mastercard...
NZL 46-17 RSA: New Zealand reaction (Player of the Match Olsen-Baker, co-captain Demant, head coach Bunting, Woodman-Wickliffe, Waaka)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Player of the Match Taipo Olsen-Baker, co-captain Ruahei Demant, head coach Allan Bunting, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Stacey Waaka after New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17 in the quarter-finals...
Lisa Cockburn calls time on rugby career
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Lisa Cockburn has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby following the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Cockburn...
RWC2025 | Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 46-17 at Sandy Park on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2025. Story of the match South Africa started the game much...
